Cultural Landscape Analysis: Grant-Kohrs Ranch National Historic Site

Once the headquarters of a 10 million acre cattle empire, Grant-Kohrs Ranch National Historic Site preserves these symbols and commemorates the role of cattlemen in American history. Grant-Kohrs Ranch National Historic Site was established by Congress on August 25, 1972, (Public Law 92-406), "...to provide an understanding of the frontier cattle era of the Nation's history, to preserve the Grant-Kohrs Ranch, and to interpret the nationally significant values thereof for the benefit and inspiration of present and future generations." An adequate land base is essential and must be protected if the National Park Service is to achieve congressional mandate. A study area has been identified that incorporates the various land and vegetation types related to the ranch's operations. This area provides the scene necessary to maintain the ranch's historic integrity, while providing a resource base necessary for public understanding and interpretation of the western cattle frontier. The Study Area Map illustrates the boundaries of land which can feasibly be managed to maintain the landscape's historic association with the ranch. The eastern boundary follows existing boundaries of the national historic site. Residential and commercial developments east of this boundary make it impractical to manage this land as part of the ranch setting. Boundaries to the south follow the existing south boundary of the historic site. The western and northern boundaries follow the limits of the middleground "seen area," as viewed from near the ranch house. This boundary is located largely along a ridge line.

Cultural Landscape Analysis: Grant-Kohrs Ranch National Historic Site

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